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RootsTech 2026 was held March 5–7, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online at RootsTech.org. The theme for this year’s event was “Together,” inviting participants to connect, uncover, and share new insights about their ancestors and heritage.
The annual genealogy conference is hosted by FamilySearch, an international genealogy organization and website sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. RootsTech 2026 highlighted emerging trends in genealogy, including advancements in DNA research, artificial intelligence, and innovative tools for discovering and preserving family stories.
For Latter-day Saints, a highlight of the three-day conference was Family Discovery Day, which featured remarks from Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Melanie.
Read more at Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
RootsTech 2026 was held March 5–7, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online at RootsTech.org. The theme for this year’s event was “Together,” inviting participants to connect, uncover, and share new insights about their ancestors and heritage.
The annual genealogy conference is hosted by FamilySearch, an international genealogy organization and website sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. RootsTech 2026 highlighted emerging trends in genealogy, including advancements in DNA research, artificial intelligence, and innovative tools for discovering and preserving family stories.
For Latter-day Saints, a highlight of the three-day conference was Family Discovery Day, which featured remarks from Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Melanie.
Read more at Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
![The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Shares Songs of Hope in Brazil
The Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square concluded their weeklong “Songs of Hope” tour in São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Hundreds of thousands heard the musical message of hope and peace. More than 400 locations throughout Brazil held watch parties, thanks to Saturday night’s concert being streamed on YouTube.
“Everyone had a smile on their face. They could feel something different,” said Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the concerts held in Ginásio do Ibirapuera. “And I can tell you that [because] I know so many of the people attending these concerts. I grew up here. This is my land, my country, my language.” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Shares Songs of Hope in Brazil](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oaywX_lnXLY/mqdefault.jpg)









